Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must return on foot; options cover 6, 10 and 15 miles and live GPS tracking is available as an optional safety feature.

A low key multi-lap half and full marathon along the River Thames in Walton on Thames on 28 December 2026. The UKA certified flat towpath course awards medals to all finishers and has limited places.

A free, untimed community run along the canal between Bridgwater and Taunton with 14 and 7.5 mile options. Registration is required and basic medical cover will be available.

Winter X is a mid winter trail running event in Hampshire's Meon Valley offering 10 km, 30 km, 50 km and 70 km routes on public trails including sections of the South Downs Way. Checkpoints, marked routes and a rock memento are provided.

A winter cross-country event at Butlers Lands Farm featuring water crossings, Roman Walls, fields and footpaths. Distances are 10K and 10 Mile with entry fees from £32 to £35; finish-line refreshments include mulled wine and mince pies.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

A two hour night navigation event near Rosebush featuring a *16 km* woodland route with 660 m climb, a pre-marked map, compulsory kit and required navigation experience. Entry is online with a £10 fee.

A Christmas Shakeout run by DalesRunner in the Northern Yorkshire Dales on 29th December, presented as a marked trail event within their events programme.

A winter 12.5 ish mile run on 29 December 2026 across hilly, windy and potentially snowy terrain, supporting The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Entries are limited and the race is open to runners aged 16 and over with a three hour cut o..

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..

A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.

A community fun run in Salcombe on New Year’s Eve that loops around Snape’s Point over roughly 7 km. The event supports Salcombe RNLI and shows an entry price of £10.

Timed event on a 5.3 km out and back riverside course at Hardy Farm with pick your own medals and a seven hour time limit.

A trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.

A winter trail event in Mortimer Forest offering an approximately 10-mile mixed-terrain race and a shorter 4-mile route, both featuring a climb to High Vinnalls, muddy trails, and a downhill finish with long-range views.

A trail event at Wenchford Picnic Site with seven hills over seven miles or the double 14-mile Immortal Sinner; forest trails may be muddy or icy and canicross waves are available.

A challenging 10K trail race on Box Hill with steep climbs, rough trails, a water station at 6 km and a separate children s fun run.

New Year walk in Dewsbury offering three circular routes with checkpoints, refreshments and a finisher certificate.

Trail race in Otley on 2 January 2027 with half marathon and marathon on the Green Gateways route, checkpoints, mandatory kit and race trackers.